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Stunning beauties at Lake Como: the winners of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2010.
Mon Apr 26 14:00:00 CEST 2010 Press Release
Glorious sunshine greeted automotive enthusiasts from around the world who gathered for last weekend’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. It was the 12th staging of the event under the patronage of the BMW Group. “Once again the Concorso has borne impressive testimony that cars have lost none of their fascination,” commented Karl Baumer, President of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and Director of BMW Group Classic. Dott. Jean-Marc Droulers, President of Villa d’Este S.p.A., looked back on two extraordinary days: “The Concorso is ruled by a constellation that could hardly be bettered: heritage, elegance and a passion for cars create the perfect foundation for a weekend such as we have been privileged to experience once again.”
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Munich/Cernobbio. Glorious sunshine greeted automotive enthusiasts from around the world who gathered for last weekend’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. It was the 12th staging of the event under the patronage of the BMW Group. “Once again the Concorso has borne impressive testimony that cars have lost none of their fascination,” commented Karl Baumer, President of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and Director of BMW Group Classic. Dott. Jean-Marc Droulers, President of Villa d’Este S.p.A., looked back on two extraordinary days: “The Concorso is ruled by a constellation that could hardly be bettered: heritage, elegance and a passion for cars create the perfect foundation for a weekend such as we have been privileged to experience once again.”
In addition to the classic car contests and the competition featuring concept models of the future, highlights of this year’s Concorso included the “100 Years of Alfa Romeo” special exhibition and the world premiere of the BMW 328 Kamm Coupé. Sunday’s event was a sell-out with more than 5,000 visitors attending.
Results:
Trofeo BMW Group
Best in Show by the Jury
Talbot-Lago, T150 C SS Teardrop, Coupé, Figoni & Falaschi, 1938, Oscar Davis, USA
Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este
Best of Show by Public Referendum at Villa d’Este
Maserati, A6GCS, Spider, Frua, 1955, John F. Bookout Jr., USA
Trofeo BMW Group Italia
By Public Referendum at Villa Erba
Talbot-Lago, T150 C SS Teardrop, Coupé, Figoni & Falaschi, 1938, Oscar Davis, USA
Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes
By Public Referendum at Villa Erba
Zagato, Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa, Coupé, 2010. Martin Kapp, D
Class Winners and Mention of Honor
Class A: PRE-WAR COMPETITION CARS
Class Winner
BMW, 328 Mille Miglia, Streamline Roadster, BMW, 1937, Christoph Bode, D
Mention of Honor
Talbot-Darracq, GP 1500, Siluro Corsa, Talbot-Darracq, 1926, Egon Zweimüller, A
Class B: PRE-WAR OPEN SPORTS CARS
Class Winner
Duesenberg, X Straight 8, Boat-Tail Roadster, McFarlan, 1927, Peter Heydon, USA
Mention of Honor
BMW, 328, Roadster, BMW, 1938, Mietta Pasquali Gandolfi, I
Class C: PRE-WAR OPEN FOUR SEATERS
Class Winner
Lancia, Astura 4th Series, Cabriolet, Pinin Farina, 1939, Wenzel Gelpke, CH
Mention of Honor
Bentley, 8 Litre, 4-seater Tourer, Gurney Nutting, 1931, Peter Livanos, GR
Class D: CLOSED TWO DOOR CARS FROM 1935 TO 1950
Class Winner
Talbot-Lago, T150 C SS Teardrop, Coupé, Figoni & Falaschi, 1938, Oscar Davis, USA
Mention of Honor
Alfa Romeo, 6C 2500 SS, Coupé , Touring, 1948, Oliver Collins, CDN
Class E: POST-WAR OPEN SPORTS CARS
Class Winner
Maserati, A6GCS, Spider, Frua, 1955, John F. Bookout Jr., USA
Mention of Honor
Ferrari, 250 GT California, Spider, Scaglietti, 1958, Peter Stähelin, CH
Class F: POST-WAR CLOSED SPORTS CARS
Class Winner
Mercedes-Benz, 300 SL, Coupé, Mercedes-Benz, 1954, Paul Stewart, UK
Mention of Honor
Lamborghini, Miura, Roadster, Bertone, 1968, Albert Spiess, CH
Class G: POST-WAR COMPETITION CARS
Class Winner
Alfa Romeo, 1900 SS, Berlinetta, Zagato, 1956, David Sydorick, USA
Mention of Honor
Aston Martin, DB2, Coupé, Aston Martin, 1950, Helmut Rothenberger, D
Class H: STYLING STUDIES 1952-1965
Class Winner
Lancia Aurelia B56, 4-door Berlina, Pinin Farina, 1955, Corrado Lopresto, I
Mention of Honor
Alfa Romeo, Giulia 1600 TZ2, Coupé, Pininfarina, 1965, Shiro Kosaka, J
Special Prizes by the Jury
Trofeo “FIVA”
To the best preserved car by the Jury
Alfa Romeo, Giulia 1600 TZ2, Coupé, Pininfarina, 1965, Shiro Kosaka, J
Trofeo Rolls-Royce
To the most elegant Rolls-Royce by the Jury
Rolls-Royce, Phantom II Continental, Drophead Coupé, Binder, 1935, Steve Wolf, USA
Trofeo Auto & Design
To the most exciting design by the Jury
Alfa Romeo, Giulia 1600 TZ2, Coupé, Pininfarina, 1965, Shiro Kosaka, J
Trofeo Foglizzo
Special Prize of the Jury
Talbot-Darracq, GP 1500 Siluro Corsa, Talbot-Darracq, 1926, Egon Zweimüller, A
Trofeo BMW Group Classic
To the most sensitive restoration by the Jury
Lamborghini, Miura, Roadster, Bertone, 1968, Albert Spiess, CH
Trofeo Vranken Pommery
To the best interior design by the Jury
Lancia, Aurelia B52, PF200, Pinin Farina, 1952, Bill Pope, USA
Trofeo Automobile Club di Como
To the car driven from farthest away
Mercedes-Benz, 710 SS, Sport Tourer, Mercedes-Benz, 1928, Frans Van Haren, NL
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